[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 128 (Friday, October 13, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10592-S10603]
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                          AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED

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                   DAKOTA WATER RESOURCES ACT OF 1999

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                 CONRAD (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 4317

  Mr. LOTT (for Mr. Conrad (for himself, Mr. Dorgan, and Mr. Bond)) 
proposed an amendment to the bill (S. 623) to amend Public Law 89-108 
to increase authorization levels for State and Indian tribal, 
municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, to meet current and 
future water quantity and quality needs of the Red River Valley, to 
deauthorize certain project features and irrigation service areas, to 
enhance natural resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and for other 
purposes; as follows:

  The committee amendments were agreed to.
  The amendment (No. 4317) was agreed to, as follows:

       On page 10, beginning on line 14, strike the sentence that 
     begins ``If the features selected under section 8''.
       On page 13, line 2, strike the sentence that begins ``As 
     appropriate, the Secretary shall rehabilitate or complete''.
       On page 13, line 5, strike ``Sections 8(c) and 8(d)(1)'' 
     and insert ``section 8''.
       Beginning on Page 18, strike line 17 and all that follows 
     through Page 23, line 4, and insert the following:

     SEC. 8. SPECIFIC FEATURES.

       (a) Sykeston Canal.--Sykeston Canal is hereby deauthorized.
       (b) In General.--Public Law 89-108 (100 Stat. 423) is 
     amended by striking section 8 and inserting the following:

     ``SEC. 8. SPECIFIC FEATURES.

       ``(a) Red River Valley Water Supply Protect.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to the requirements of this 
     section, the Secretary shall construct a feature or features 
     to provide water to the Sheyenne River water supply and 
     release facility or such other feature or features as are 
     selected under subsection (d).
       ``(2) Design and construction.--The feature or features 
     shall be designed and constructed to meet only the following 
     water supply requirements as identified in the report 
     prepared pursuant to subsection (b) of this section: 
     municipal, rural, and industrial water supply needs; ground 
     water recharge; and streamflow augmentation.
       ``(3) Commencement of Construction.--
       ``(A) If the Secretary selects a project feature under this 
     section that would provide water from the Missouri River or 
     its tributaries to the Sheyenne River water supply and 
     release facility or from the Missouri River or its 
     tributaries to such other conveyance facility as the 
     Secretary selects under this section, no later than 90 days 
     after the completion of the final environmental impact 
     statement, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a 
     comprehensive report which provides--
       ``(i) a detailed description of the proposed project 
     feature;
       ``(ii) a summary of major issues addressed in the 
     environmental impact statement;
       ``(iii) likely effects, if any, on other States bordering 
     the Missouri River and on the State of Minnesota; and
       ``(iv) a description of how the project feature complies 
     with the requirements of section 1(h)(1) of this Act 
     (relating to the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909).
       ``(B) No project feature or features that would provide 
     water from the Missouri River or its tributaries to the 
     Sheyenne River water supply and release facility or from the 
     Missouri River or its tributaries to such other conveyance 
     facility as the Secretary selects under this section shall be 
     constructed unless such feature is specifically authorized by 
     an Act of Congress approved subsequent to the Secretary's 
     transmittal of the report required in paragraph (A). If, 
     after complying with subsections (b) through (d) of this 
     section, the Secretary selects a feature or features using 
     only in-basin sources of water to meet the water needs of the 
     Red River Valley identified in subsection (b), such features 
     are authorized without further Act of Congress. The Act of 
     Congress referred to in this subparagraph must be an 
     authorization bill, and shall not be a bill making 
     appropriations.
       ``(C) The Secretary may not commence construction on the 
     feature until a master repayment contract or water service 
     agreement consistent with this Act between the Secretary and 
     the appropriate non-Federal entity has been executed.''
       (b) Report on Red River Valley Water Needs and Options.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior shall 
     conduct a comprehensive study of the water quality and 
     quantity needs of the Red River Valley in North Dakota and 
     possible options for meeting those needs.
       (2) Needs.--The needs addressed in the report shall include 
     such needs as--
       (A) municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies;
       (B) water quality;
       (C) aquatic environment;
       (D) recreation; and
       (E) water conservation measures.
       (3) Process.--In conducting the study, the Secretary 
     through an open and public process shall solicit input from 
     gubernatorial designees from states that may be affected by 
     possible options to meet such needs as well as designees from 
     other federal agencies with relevant expertise. For any 
     option that includes an out-of-basin solution, the Secretary 
     shall consider the effect of the option on other states that 
     may be affected by such option, as well as other appropriate 
     considerations. Upon completion, a draft of the study shall 
     be provided by the Secretary to such states and federal 
     agencies. Such states and agencies shall be given not less 
     than 120 days to review and comment on the study method, 
     findings and conclusions leading to any alternative that may 
     have an impact on such states or on resources subject to such 
     federal agencies' jurisdiction. The Secretary shall receive 
     and take into consideration any such comments and produce a 
     final report and transmit the final report to Congress.
       (4) Limitation.--No design or construction of any feature 
     or features that facilitate an out-of-basin transfer from the 
     Missouri River drainage basin shall be authorized under the 
     provisions of this subsection.
       (c) Environmental Impact Statement--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this section shall be construed 
     to supersede any requirements under the National 
     Environmental Policy Act or the Administrative Procedures 
     Act.
       (2) Draft.--
       (A) Deadline.--Pursuant to an agreement between the 
     Secretary and State of North Dakota as authorized under 
     section 1(g), not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000, the 
     Secretary and the State of North Dakota shall jointly prepare 
     and complete a draft environmental impact statement 
     concerning all feasible options to meet the comprehensive 
     water quality and quantity needs of the Red River Valley and 
     the options for meeting those needs, including the delivery 
     of Missouri River water to the Red River Valley.
       (B) Report on status.--If the Secretary and State of North 
     Dakota cannot prepare and complete the draft environmental 
     impact statement within 1 year after the date of enactment of 
     the Dakota Water Resources Act of 2000, the Secretary, in 
     consultation and coordination with the State of North Dakota, 
     shall report to Congress on the status of this activity, 
     including an estimate of the date of completion.
       (3) Final.--
       (A) Deadline.--Not later than 1 year after filing the draft 
     environmental impact statement, a final environmental impact 
     statement shall be prepared and published.
       (B) Report on status.--If the Secretary and State of North 
     Dakota cannot prepare and complete a final environmental 
     impact statement within 1 year of the completion of the draft 
     environmental impact statement, the Secretary, in 
     consultation and coordination with the State of North Dakota, 
     shall report to Congress on the status of this activity, 
     including an estimate of the date of completion.

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       (d) Process for Selection.--
       (1) In general.--After reviewing the final report required 
     by subsection (b)(1) and complying with subsection (c), the 
     Secretary, in consultation and coordination with the State of 
     North Dakota in coordination with affected local communities, 
     shall select 1 or more project features described in 
     subsection (a) that will meet the comprehensive water quality 
     and quantity needs of the Red River Valley. The Secretary's 
     selection of an alternative shall be subject to judicial 
     review.
       (2) Agreements.--If the Secretary selects an option under 
     subparagraph (1) that uses only in-basin sources of water, 
     not later than 180 days after the record of decision has been 
     executed, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative 
     agreement with the State of North Dakota to construct the 
     feature or features selected. If the Secretary selects an 
     option under subparagraph (1) that would require a further 
     act of Congress under the provisions of subsection (a), not 
     later than 180 days after the date of enactment of 
     legislation required under subsection (a) the Secretary shall 
     enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of North 
     Dakota to construct the feature or features authorized by 
     that legislation.
       (e) Sheyenne River Water Supply and Release or Alternate 
     Features.--The Secretary shall construct, operate, and 
     maintain a Sheyenne River water supply and release feature 
     (including a water treatment plant) capable of delivering 100 
     cubic feet per second of water or any other amount determined 
     in the reports under this section, for the cities of Fargo 
     and Grand Forks and surrounding communities, or such other 
     feature or features as may be selected under subsection (d).
       (f) Devils Lake.--No funds authorized under this Act may be 
     used to carry out the portion of the feasibility study of the 
     Devils Lake basin, North Dakota, authorized under the Energy 
     and Water Development Appropriations Act of 1993 (Public Law 
     102-377), that addresses the needs of the area for stabilized 
     lake levels through inlet controls, or to otherwise study any 
     facility or carry out any activity that would permit the 
     transfer of water from the Missouri River drainage basin into 
     Devils Lake, North Dakota.
       Make the following technical amendments:
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       Page 3, line 13, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 3, line 25, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 4, line 23, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 5, line 7, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 11, line 14, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
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       Page 15, line 19, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 18, line 8, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 29, line 5, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
       Page 29, line 25, strike ``1999'' and insert ``2000''.
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                      PALMETTO BEND CONVEYANCE ACT

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                      MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT NO. 4318

  Mr. LOTT (for Mr. Murkowski) proposed an amendment to the bill (S. 
1474) providing conveyance of the Palmetto Bend project to the State of 
Texas; as follows:

       In the Committee amendment:
       In section 4(a), after ``August 1, 1999 payment,'' strike 
     ``is currently'' and insert ``was, as of October, 1999.''.
       In section 5(b), strike ``and shall extend for the useful 
     life of the Project that has been approved by the 
     Secretary.'' and insert ``that has been approved by the 
     Secretary and shall extend for the useful life of the 
     Project.''.
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               PRESIDENTIAL THREAT PROTECTION ACT OF 2000

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                 HATCH (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 4319

  Mr. LOTT (for Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Leahy, and Mr. Thurmond)) 
proposed an amendment to the bill (H.R. 3048) to amend section 879 of 
title 18, United States Code, to provide clearer coverage over threats 
against former Presidents and members of their families, and for other 
purposes; as follows:

       On page 3, strike lines 19 through 24 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(e)(1) When directed by the President, the United States 
     Secret Service is authorized to participate, under the 
     direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, in the planning, 
     coordination, and implementation of security operations at 
     special events of national significance, as determined by the 
     President.
       ``(2) At the end of each fiscal year, the President through 
     such agency or office as the President may designate, shall 
     report to the Congress--
       ``(A) what events, if any, were designated special events 
     of national significance for security purposes under 
     paragraph (1); and
       ``(B) the criteria and information used in making each 
     designation.''.
       On page 7, line 6, after ``offense'' insert ``or 
     apprehension of a fugitive''.
       On page 8, strike lines 17 through 19.
       On page 9, strike line 14 and insert the following:
     issuance.
       ``(11) With respect to subpoenas issued under paragraph 
     (1)(A)(i)(III), the Attorney General shall issue guidelines 
     governing the issuance of administrative subpoenas pursuant 
     to that paragraph. The guidelines required by this paragraph 
     shall mandate that administrative subpoenas may be issued 
     only after review and approval of senior supervisory 
     personnel within the respective investigative agency or 
     component of the Department of Justice and of the United 
     States Attorney for the judicial district in which the 
     administrative subpoena shall be served.''.
       At the end of the bill, insert the following:

     SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS TO APPREHEND FUGITIVES.

       (a) Authority of Attorney General.--Section 3486(a)(1) of 
     title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 5 of this 
     Act is further amended in subparagraph (A)(i)--
       (1) by striking ``offense or'' and inserting ``offense,''; 
     and
       (2) by inserting ``or (III) with respect to the 
     apprehension of a fugitive,'' after ``children,''.
       (b) Additional Basis for Nondisclosure Order.--Section 
     3486(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code, as amended by 
     section 5 of this Act, is further amended in subparagraph 
     (B)--
       (1) by striking ``or'' and the end of clause (iii);
       (2) by striking the period at the end of clause (iv) and 
     inserting ``; or''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(v) otherwise seriously jeopardizing an investigation or 
     undue delay of a trial.''.
       (c) Definitions.--Section 3486 of title 18, as amended by 
     section 5 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``(g) Definitions.--In this section--
       ``(1) the term `fugitive' means a person who--
       ``(A) having been accused by complaint, information, or 
     indictment under Federal law of a serious violent felony or 
     serious drug offense, or having been convicted under Federal 
     law of committing a serious violent felony or serious drug 
     offense, flees or attempts to flee from, or evades or 
     attempts to evade the jurisdiction of the court with 
     jurisdiction over the felony;
       ``(B) having been accused by complaint, information, or 
     indictment under State law of a serious violent felony or 
     serious drug offense, or having been convicted under State 
     law of committing a serious violent felony or serious drug 
     offense, flees or attempts to flee from, or evades or 
     attempts to evade, the jurisdiction of the court with 
     jurisdiction over the felony;
       ``(C) escapes from lawful Federal or State custody after 
     having been accused by complaint, information, or indictment 
     of a serious violent felony or serious drug offense or having 
     been convicted of committing a serious violent felony or 
     serious drug offense; or
       ``(D) is in violation of subparagraph (2) or (3) of the 
     first undesignated paragraph of section 1073;
       ``(2) the terms `serious violent felony' and `serious drug 
     offense' shall have the meanings given those terms in section 
     3559(c)(2) of this title; and
       ``(3) the term `investigation' means, with respect to a 
     State fugitive described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of 
     paragraph (1), an investigation in which there is reason to 
     believe that the fugitive fled from or evaded, or attempted 
     to flee from or evade, the jurisdiction of the court, or 
     escaped from custody, in or affecting, or using any facility 
     of, interstate or foreign commerce, or as to whom an 
     appropriate law enforcement officer or official of a State or 
     political subdivision has requested the Attorney General to 
     assist in the investigation, and the Attorney General finds 
     that the particular circumstances of the request give rise to 
     a Federal interest sufficient for the exercise of Federal 
     jurisdiction pursuant to section 1075.''.

     SEC. 7. FUGITIVE APPREHENSION TASK FORCES.

       (a) In General.--The Attorney General shall, upon 
     consultation with appropriate Department of Justice and 
     Department of the Treasury law enforcement components, 
     establish permanent Fugitive Apprehension Task Forces 
     consisting of Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
     authorities in designated regions of the United States, to be 
     directed and coordinated by the United States Marshals 
     Service, for the purpose of locating and apprehending 
     fugitives.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
     to be appropriated to the Attorney General for the United 
     States Marshals Service to carry out the provisions of this 
     section $30,000,000 for the fiscal year 2001, $5,000,000 for 
     fiscal year 2002, and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.
       (c) Other Existing Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section 
     shall be construed to limit any existing authority under any 
     other provision of Federal or State law for law enforcement 
     agencies to locate or apprehend fugitives through task forces 
     or any other means.

     SEC. 8. STUDY AND REPORTS ON ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS.

       (a) Study on Use of Administrative Subpoenas.--Not later 
     than December 31, 2001, the Attorney General, in consultation 
     with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall complete a study on 
     the use of administrative

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     subpoena power by executive branch agencies or entities and 
     shall report the findings to the Committees on the Judiciary 
     of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Such report 
     shall include--
       (1) a description of the sources of administrative subpoena 
     power and the scope of such subpoena power within executive 
     branch agencies;
       (2) a description of applicable subpoena enforcement 
     mechanisms;
       (3) a description of any notification provisions and any 
     other provisions relating to safeguarding privacy interests;
       (4) a description of the standards governing the issuance 
     of administrative subpoenas; and
       (5) recommendations from the Attorney General regarding 
     necessary steps to ensure that administrative subpoena power 
     is used and enforced consistently and fairly by executive 
     branch agencies.
       (b) Report on Frequency of Use of Administrative 
     Subpoenas.--
       (1) In general.--The Attorney General and the Secretary of 
     the Treasury shall report in January of each year to the 
     Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives on the number of administrative subpoenas 
     issued by them under this section, whether each matter 
     involved a fugitive from Federal or State charges, and the 
     identity of the agency or component of the Department of 
     Justice or the Department of the Treasury issuing the 
     subpoena and imposing the charges.
       (2) Expiration.--The reporting requirement of this 
     subsection shall terminate in 3 years after the date of 
     enactment of this section.
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                    PRIBILOF ISLANDS TRANSITION ACT

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                 SNOWE (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 4320

  Mr. LOTT (for Ms. Snowe (for herself and Mr. Kerry)) proposed an 
amendment to the bill (H.R. 3417) to complete the orderly withdrawal of 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from the civil 
administration of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska; as follows:

       Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the 
     following:
                  TITLE I--PRIBILOF ISLANDS TRANSITION

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be referred to as the ``Pribilof Islands 
     Transition Act''.

     SEC. 102. PURPOSE.

       The purpose of this title is to complete the orderly 
     withdrawal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration from the civil administration of the Pribilof 
     Islands, Alaska.

     SEC. 103. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PRIBILOF ISLANDS UNDER FUR 
                   SEAL ACT OF 1966.

       Public Law 89-702, popularly known and referred to in this 
     title as the Fur Seal Act of 1966, is amended by amending 
     section 206 (16 U.S.C. 1166) to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 206. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

       ``(a) Grant Authority.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations, the Secretary shall provide financial 
     assistance to any city government, village corporation, or 
     tribal council of St. George, Alaska, or St. Paul, Alaska.
       ``(2) Use for matching.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of law relating to matching funds, funds provided 
     by the Secretary as assistance under this subsection may be 
     used by the entity as non-Federal matching funds under any 
     Federal program that requires such matching funds.
       ``(3) Restriction on use.--The Secretary may not use 
     financial assistance authorized by this Act.
       ``(A) to settle any debt owed to the United States;
       ``(B) for administrative or overhead expenses; or
       ``(C) for contributions authorized under section 
     105(b)(3)(B) of the Pribilof Islands Transition Act.
       ``(4) Funding instruments and procedures.--In providing 
     assistance under this subsection the Secretary shall transfer 
     any funds appropriated to carry out this section to the 
     Secretary of the Interior, who shall obligate such funds 
     through instruments and procedures required to be used by the 
     Bureau of Indian Affairs pursuant to title IV of the Indian 
     Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 
     450 et seq.).
       ``(5) Pro rata distribution of assistance.--In any fiscal 
     year for which less than all of the funds authorized under 
     subsection (c)(1) are appropriated, such funds shall be 
     distributed under this subsection on a pro rata basis among 
     the entities referred to in subsection (c)(1) in the same 
     proportions in which amounts are authorized by that 
     subsection for grants to those entities.
       ``(b) Solid Waste Assistance.--
       ``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations, the Secretary shall provide assistance to the 
     State of Alaska for designing, locating, constructing, 
     redeveloping, permitting, or certifying solid waste 
     management facilities on the Pribilof Islands to be operated 
     under permits issued to the City of St. George and the City 
     of St. Paul, Alaska, by the State of Alaska under section 
     46.03.100 of the Alaska Statutes.
       ``(2) Transfer.--The Secretary shall transfer any 
     appropriations received under paragraph (1) to the State of 
     Alaska for the benefit of rural and Native villages in Alaska 
     for obligation under section 303 of Public Law 104-182, 
     except that subsection (b) of that section shall not apply to 
     those funds.
       ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are 
     authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal 
     years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005--
       ``(1) for assistance under subsection (a) a total not to 
     exceed--
       ``(A) $9,000,000, for grants to the City of St. Paul;
       ``(B) $6,300,000, for grants to the Tanadgusix Corporation;
       ``(C) $1,500,000, for grants to the St. Paul Tribal 
     Council;
       ``(D) $6,000,000, for grants to the City of St. George;
       ``(E) $4,200,000, for grants to the St. George Tanaq 
     Corporation; and
       ``(F) $1,000,000, for grants to the St. George Tribal 
     Council; and
       ``(2) for assistance under subsection (b), such sums as may 
     be necessary.
       ``(d) Limitation on Use of Assistance for Lobbying 
     Activities.--None of the funds authorized by this section may 
     be available for any activity a purpose of which is to 
     influence legislation pending before the Congress, except 
     that this subsection shall not prevent officers or employees 
     of the United States or of its departments, agencies, or 
     commissions from communicating to Members of Congress, 
     through proper channels, requests for legislation or 
     appropriations that they consider it necessary for the 
     efficient conduct of public business.
       ``(e) Immunity From Liability.--Neither the United States 
     nor any of its agencies, officers, or employees shall have 
     any liability under this Act or any other law associated with 
     or resulting from the designing, locating, contracting for, 
     redeveloping, permitting, certifying, operating, or 
     maintaining any solid waste management facility on the 
     Pribilof Islands as a consequence of having provided 
     assistance to the State of Alaska under subsection (b).
       ``(f) Report on Expenditures.--Each entity which receives 
     assistance authorized under subsection (c) shall submit an 
     audited statement listing the expenditure of that assistance 
     to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on 
     Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
     on Appropriations and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation of the Senate, on the last day of fiscal years 
     2002, 2004, and 2006.
       ``(g) Congressional Intent.--Amounts authorized under 
     subsection (c) are intended by Congress to be provided in 
     addition to the base funding appropriated to the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in fiscal year 2000.

     SEC. 104. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY.

       Section 205 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1165) is 
     amended--
       (1) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
       ``(c) Not later than 3 months after the date of the 
     enactment of the Pribilof Islands Transition Act, the 
     Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
     Resources of the House of Representatives a report that 
     includes--
       ``(1) a description of all property specified in the 
     document referred to in subsection (a) that has been conveyed 
     under that subsection;
       ``(2) a description of all Federal property specified in 
     the document referred to in subsection (a) that is going to 
     be conveyed under that subsection; and
       ``(3) an identification of all Federal property on the 
     Pribilof Islands that will be retained by the Federal 
     Government to meet its responsibilities under this Act, the 
     Convention, and any other applicable law.''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (g).

     SEC. 105. TERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.

       (a) Future Obligation.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce shall not be 
     considered to have any obligation to promote or otherwise 
     provide for the development of any form of an economy not 
     dependent on sealing on the Pribilof Islands, Alaska, 
     including any obligation under section 206 of the Fur Seal 
     Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1166) or section 3(c)(1)(A) of Public 
     Law 104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 note).
       (2) Savings.--This subsection shall not affect any cause of 
     action under section 206 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 
     U.S.C. 1166) or section 3(c)(1)(A) of Public Law 104-91 (16 
     U.S.C. 1165 note)--
       (A) that arose before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act; and
       (B) for which a judicial action is filed before the 
     expiration of the 5-year period beginning on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this title shall be 
     construed to imply that--
       (A) any obligation to promote or otherwise provide for the 
     development in the Pribilof Islands of any form of an economy 
     not dependent on sealing was or was not established by 
     section 206 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1166), 
     section 3(c)(1)(A) of Public Law 104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 
     note), or any other provision of law; or
       (B) any cause of action could or could not arise with 
     respect to such an obligation.
       (4) Conforming amendment.--Section 3(c)(1) of Public Law 
     104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 note) is amended by striking 
     subparagraph

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     (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (D) in order 
     as subparagraphs (A) through (C).
       (b) Property Conveyance and Cleanup.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there are 
     terminated all obligations of the Secretary of Commerce and 
     the United States to--
       (A) convey property under section 205 of the Fur Seal Act 
     of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 1165); and
       (B) carry out cleanup activities, including assessment, 
     response, remediation, and monitoring, except for 
     postremedial measures such as monitoring and operation and 
     maintenance activities, related to National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration administration of the Pribilof 
     Islands, Alaska, under section 3 of Public Law 109-91 (16 
     U.S.C. 1165 note) and the Pribilof Islands Environmental 
     Restoration Agreement between the National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration and the State of Alaska, signed 
     January 26, 1996.
       (2) Application.--Paragraph (1) shall apply on and after 
     the date on which the Secretary certifies that--
       (A) the State of Alaska has provided written confirmation 
     that no further corrective action is required at the sites 
     and operable units covered by the Pribilof Islands 
     Environmental Restoration Agreement between the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the State of 
     Alaska, signed January 26, 1996, with the exception of 
     postremedial measures, such as monitoring and operation and 
     maintenance activities;
       (B) the cleanup required under section 3(a) of Public Law 
     104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 note) is complete;
       (C) the properties specified in the document referred to in 
     subsection (a) of section 205 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 
     U.S.C. 1165(a)) can be unconditionally offered for conveyance 
     under that section; and
       (D) all amounts appropriated under section 206(c)(1) of the 
     Fur Seal Act of 1966, as amended by this title, have been 
     obligated.
       (3) Financial contributions for cleanup costs.--(A) On and 
     after the date on which section 3(b)(5) of Public Law 104-91 
     (16 U.S.C. 1165 note) is repealed by this title, the 
     Secretary may not seek or require financial contribution by 
     or from any local governmental entity of the Pribilof 
     Islands, any official of such an entity, or the owner of land 
     on the Pribilof Islands, for cleanup cost incurred pursuant 
     to section 3(a) of Public Law 104-91 (as in effect before 
     such repeal), except as provided in subparagraph (B).
       (B) Subparagraph (A) shall not limit the authority of the 
     Secretary to seek or require financial contribution from any 
     person for costs or fees to clean up any matter that was 
     caused or contributed to by such person on or after March 15, 
     2000.
       (4) Certain reserved rights not conditions.--For purposes 
     of paragraph (2)(C), the following requirements shall not be 
     considered to be conditions on conveyance of property:
       (A) Any requirement that a potential transferee must allow 
     the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continued 
     access to the property to conduct environmental monitoring 
     following remediation activities.
       (B) Any requirement that a potential transferee must allow 
     the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration access to 
     the property to continue the operation, and eventual closure, 
     of treatment facilities.
       (C) Any requirement that a potential transferee must comply 
     with institutional controls to ensure that an environmental 
     cleanup remains protections of human health or the 
     environment that do not unreasonably affect the use of the 
     property.
       (D) Valid existing rights in the property, including rights 
     granted by contract, permit, right-of-way, or easement.
       (E) The terms of the documents described in subsection 
     (d)(2).
       (c) Repeals.--Effective on the date described in subsection 
     (b)(2), the following provisions are repealed:
       (1) Section 205 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 
     1165).
       (2) Section 3 of the Public Law 104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 
     note).
       (d) Savings.--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this title shall affect any 
     obligation of the Secretary of Commerce, or of any Federal 
     department or agency, under or with respect to any 
     document described in paragraph (2) or with respect to any 
     lands subject to such a document.
       (2) Documents described.--The documents referred to in 
     paragraph (1) are the following:
       (A) The Transfer of Property on the Pribilof Islands: 
     Description, Terms, and Conditions, dated February 10, 1984, 
     between the Secretary of Commerce and various Pribilof Island 
     entities.
       (B) The Settlement Agreement between Tanadgusix Corporation 
     and the City of St. Paul, dated January 11, 1988, and 
     approved by the Secretary of Commerce on February 23, 1988.
       (C) The Memorandum of Understanding between Tanadgusix 
     Corporation, Tanaq Corporation, and the Secretary of 
     Commerce, dated December 22, 1976.
       (e) Definitions.--
       (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
     definitions set forth in section 101 of the Fur Seal Act of 
     1966 (16 U.S.C. 1151) shall apply to this section.
       (2) Natives of the pribilof islands.--For purposes of this 
     section, the term ``Natives of the Pribilof Islands'' 
     includes the Tanadgusix Corporation, the St. George Tanaq 
     Corporation, and the city governments and tribal councils of 
     St. Paul and St. George, Alaska.

     SEC. 106. TECHNICAL AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Public Law 104-91 and the Fur Seal Act of 1966 are 
     amended by--
       (1) striking ``(d)'' and all that follows through the 
     heading for subsection (d) of section 3 of Public Law 104-91 
     and inserting ``SEC. 212.''; and
       (2) moving and redesignating such subsection so as to 
     appear as section 212 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966.
       (b) Section 201 of the Fur Seal Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 
     1161) is amended by striking ``on such Islands'' and insert 
     ``on such property''.
       (c) The Fur Seal Act of 1966 is amended by inserting before 
     title I the following:

     ``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       ``This Act may be cited as the `Fur Seal Act of 1966'.''.

     SEC. 107. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 3 of Public Law 104-91 (16 U.S.C. 1165 note) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (f) by striking ``1996, 1997, and 1998'' 
     and inserting ``2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(g) Low-Interest Loan Program.--
       ``(1) Capitalization of revolving fund.--Of amounts 
     authorized under subsection (f) for each of fiscal years 
     2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, the Secretary may provide 
     to the State of Alaska up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to 
     capitalize a revolving fund to be used by the State for loans 
     under this subsection.
       ``(2) Low-interest loans.--The Secretary shall require that 
     any revolving fund established with amounts provided under 
     this subsection shall be used only to provide low-interest 
     loans to Natives of the Pribilof Islands to assess, respond 
     to, remediate, and monitor contamination from lead paint, 
     asbestos, and petroleum from underground storage tanks.
       ``(3) Natives of the pribilof islands defined.--The 
     definitions set forth in section 101 of the Fur Seal Act of 
     1966 (16 U.S.C. 1151) shall apply to this section, except 
     that the term `Natives of the Pribilof Islands' shall include 
     the Tanadgusix and Tanaq Corporations.''.
                   TITLE II--COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

     SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Coastal Zone Management 
     Act of 2000''.

     SEC. 202. AMENDMENT OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this 
     title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the 
     reference shall be considered to be made to a section or 
     other provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 
     (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).

     SEC. 203. FINDINGS.

       Section 302 (16 U.S.C. 1451) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (a) through (m) as 
     paragraphs (1) through (13);
       (2) by inserting ``ports,'' in paragraph (3) (as so 
     redesignated) after ``fossil fuels,'';
       (3) by inserting ``including coastal waters and wetlands,'' 
     in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) after ``zone,'';
       (4) by striking ``therein'' in paragraph (4) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``dependent on that habitat'';
       (5) by striking ``well-being'' in paragraph (5) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``quality of life'';
       (6) by striking paragraph (11) (as so redesignated) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(11) Land and water uses in the coastal zone and coastal 
     watersheds may significantly affect the quality of coastal 
     waters and habitats, and efforts to control coastal water 
     pollution from activities in these areas must be improved.''; 
     and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(14) There is a need to enhance cooperation and 
     coordination among states and local communities, to encourage 
     local community-based solutions that address the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal resources and on public facilities and 
     public service caused by continued coastal demands, and to 
     increase state and local capacity to identify public 
     infrastructure and open space needs and develop and implement 
     plans which provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization.''.

     SEC. 204. POLICY.

       Section 303 (16 U.S.C. 1452) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``the states'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``state and local governments'';
       (2) by striking ``waters,'' each place it appears in 
     paragraph (2)(C) and inserting ``waters and habitats,'';
       (3) by striking ``agencies and state and wildlife agencies; 
     and'' in paragraph (2)(J) and inserting ``and wildlife 
     management; and'';
       (4) by inserting ``other countries'' after ``agencies,'' in 
     paragraph (5);
       (5) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5);
       (6) by striking ``zone'' in paragraph (6) and inserting 
     ``zone;''; and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(7) to create and use a National Estuarine Research 
     Reserve System as a Federal, state, and community partnership 
     to support and enhance coastal management and stewardship; 
     and
       ``(8) to encourage the development, application, and 
     transfer of innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technologies

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     and techniques for the long-term conservation of coastal 
     ecosystems.''.

     SEC. 205. CHANGES IN DEFINITIONS.

       Section 304 (16 U.S.C. 1453) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and the Trust Territories of the Pacific 
     Islands,'' in paragraph (4);
       (2) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
       ``(8) The term `estuarine reserve' means a coastal 
     protected area which may include any part or all of an 
     estuary and any island, transitional area, and upland in, 
     adjoining, or adjacent to the estuary, and which constitutes 
     to the extent feasible a natural unit, established to provide 
     long-term opportunities for conducting scientific studies and 
     educational and training programs that improve the 
     understanding, stewardship, and management of estuaries.''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(19) The term `coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     strategies and measures' means strategies and measures 
     included as part of the coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     program under section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Act 
     Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 1455b).
       ``(20) The term `qualified local entity' means--
       ``(A) any local government;
       ``(B) any areawide agency referred to in section 204(a)(1) 
     of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act 
     of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3334(a)(1));
       ``(C) any regional agency;
       ``(D) any interstate agency;
       ``(E) any nonprofit organization; or
       ``(F) any reserve established under section 315.''.

     SEC. 206. REAUTHORIZATION OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 
                   GRANTS.

       Section 305 (16 U.S.C. 1454) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 305. MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.

       ``(a) States Without Programs.--In fiscal years 2001, 2002, 
     2003, and 2004, the Secretary may make a grant annually to 
     any coastal state without an approved program if the coastal 
     state demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
     the grant will be used to develop a management program 
     consistent with the requirements set forth in section 306. 
     The amount of any such grant shall not exceed $200,000 in any 
     fiscal year, and shall require State matching funds according 
     to a 4-to-1 ratio of Federal-to-State contributions. After an 
     initial grant is made to a coastal state under this 
     subsection, no subsequent grant may be made to that 
     coastal state under this subsection unless the Secretary 
     finds that the coastal state is satisfactorily developing 
     its management program. No coastal state is eligible to 
     receive more than 4 grants under this subsection.
       ``(b) Submittal of Program for Approval.--A coastal state 
     that has completed the development of its management program 
     shall submit the program to the Secretary for review and 
     approval under section 306.''.

     SEC. 207. ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS.

       (a) Purposes.--Section 306(a) (16 U.S.C. 1455(a)) is 
     amended by inserting ``including developing and implementing 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control program components,'' 
     after ``program,''.
       (b) Equitable Allocation of Funding.--Section 306(c) (16 
     U.S.C. 1455(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof ``In 
     promoting equity, the Secretary shall consider the overall 
     change in grant funding under this section from the preceding 
     fiscal year and minimize the relative increases or decreases 
     among all the eligible States. The Secretary shall ensure 
     that each eligible State receives increased funding under 
     this section in any fiscal year for which the total amount 
     appropriated to carry out this section is greater than the 
     total amount appropriated to carry out this section for the 
     preceding fiscal year.
       (c) Acquisition Criteria.--Section 306(d)(10)(B) (16 U.S.C. 
     1455(d)(10)(B)) is amended by striking ``less than fee 
     simple'' and inserting ``other''.

     SEC. 208. COASTAL RESOURCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

       Section 306A (16 U.S.C. 1455a) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``or other important coastal habitats'' in 
     subsection (b)(1)(A) after ``306(d)(9)'';
       (2) by inserting ``or historic'' in subsection (b)(2) after 
     ``urban'';
       (3) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following:
       ``(5) The coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.
       ``(6) The preservation, restoration, enhancement or 
     creation of coastal habitats.'';
       (4) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon in subsection 
     (c)(2)(D);
       (5) by striking ``section.'' in subsection (c)(2)(E) and 
     inserting ``section;'';
       (6) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following:
       ``(F) work, resources, or technical support necessary to 
     preserve, restore, enhance, or create coastal habitats; and
       ``(G) the coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.''; and
       (7) by striking subsections (d), (e), and (f) and inserting 
     after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) In general.--If a coastal state chooses to fund a 
     project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306;
       ``(B) it shall match the combined amount of such grants in 
     the ratio required by section 306(a) for grants under that 
     section; and
       ``(C) the Federal funding for the project shall be a 
     portion of that state's annual allocation under section 
     306(a).
       ``(2) Use of funds.--Grants provided under this section may 
     be used to pay a coastal state's share of costs required 
     under any other Federal program that is consistent with the 
     purposes of this section.
       ``(e) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--With 
     the approval of the Secretary, the eligible coastal state may 
     allocate to a qualified local entity a portion of any grant 
     made under this section for the purpose of carrying out this 
     section; except that such an allocation shall not relieve 
     that state of the responsibility for ensuring that any funds 
     so allocated are applied in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program.
       ``(f) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states in identifying and obtaining from other 
     Federal agencies technical and financial assistance in 
     achieving the objectives set forth in subsection (b).''.

     SEC. 209. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUND.

       (a) Treatment of Loan Repayments.--Section 308(a)(2) (16 
     U.S.C. 1456(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Loan repayments made under this subsection--
       ``(A) shall be retained by the Secretary and deposited into 
     the Coastal Zone Management Fund established under subsection 
     (b); and
       ``(B) subject to amounts provided in Appropriations Acts, 
     shall be available to the Secretary for purposes of this 
     title and transferred to the Operations, Research, and 
     Facilities account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration to offset the costs of implementing this 
     title.''.
       (b) Use of Amounts in Fund.--Section 308(b) (16 U.S.C. 
     1456a(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(2) Subject to Appropriation Acts, amounts in the Fund 
     shall be available to the Secretary to carry out the 
     provisions of this Act.''.

     SEC. 210. COASTAL ZONE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS.

       Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) Protection, restoration, enhancement, or creation of 
     coastal habitats, including wetlands, coral reefs, marshes, 
     and barrier islands.'';
       (2) by inserting ``and removal'' after ``entry'' in 
     subsection (a)(4);
       (3) by striking ``on various individual uses or activities 
     on resources, such as coastal wetlands and fishery 
     resources.'' in subsection (a)(5) and inserting ``of various 
     individual uses or activities on coastal waters, habitats, 
     and resources, including sources of polluted runoff.'';
       (4) by adding at the end of subsection (a) the following:
       ``(10) Development and enhancement of coastal nonpoint 
     pollution control program components, including the 
     satisfaction of conditions placed on such programs as part of 
     the Secretary's approval of the programs.
       ``(11) Significant emerging coastal issues as identified by 
     coastal states, in consultation with the Secretary and 
     qualified local entities.'';
       (5) by striking ``proposals, taking into account the 
     criteria established by the Secretary under subsection (d).'' 
     in subsection (c) and inserting ``proposals.'';
       (6) by striking subsection (d) and redesignating subsection 
     (e) as subsection (d);
       (7) by striking ``section, up to a maximum of $10,000,000 
     annually'' in subsection (f) and inserting ``section.''; and
       (8) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (e) and (f), respectively.

     SEC. 211. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       The Act is amended by inserting after section 309 the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 309A. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       ``(a) Coastal Community Grants.--The Secretary may make 
     grants to any coastal state that is eligible under subsection 
     (b)--
       ``(1) to assist coastal communities in assessing and 
     managing growth, public infrastructure, and open space needs 
     in order to provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization;
       ``(2) to provide management-oriented research and technical 
     assistance in developing and implementing community-based 
     growth management and resource protection strategies in 
     qualified local entities;
       ``(3) to fund demonstration projects which have high 
     potential for improving coastal zone management at the local 
     level;
       ``(4) to assist in the adoption of plans, strategies, 
     policies, or procedures to support local community-based 
     environmentally-protective solutions to the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal uses and resources caused by development 
     and sprawl that will--
       ``(A) revitalize previously developed areas;
       ``(B) undertake conservation activities and projects in 
     undeveloped and environmentally sensitive areas;
       ``(C) emphasize water-dependent uses; and
       ``(D) protect coastal waters and habitats; and
       ``(5) to assist coastal communities to coordinate and 
     implement approved coastal approved nonpoint pollution 
     control strategies and measures that reduce the causes and 
     impacts of polluted runoff on coastal waters and habitats.''.

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       ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
     section for a fiscal year, a coastal state shall--
       ``(1) have a management program approved under section 306; 
     and
       ``(2) in the judgment of the Secretary, be making 
     satisfactory progress in activities designed to result in 
     significant improvement in achieving the coastal management 
     objectives specified in section 303(2)(A) through (K).
       ``(c) Allocations; Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) Allocation.--Grants under this section shall be 
     allocated to coastal states as provided in section 306(c).
       ``(2) Application; matching.--If a coastal state chooses to 
     fund a project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306; 
     and
       ``(B) it shall match the amount of the grant under this 
     section on the basis of a total contribution of section 306, 
     306A, and this section so that, in aggregate, the match is 
     1:1.
       ``(d) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--
       ``(1) In general.--With the approval of the Secretary, the 
     eligible coastal state may allocate to a qualified local 
     entity amounts received by the state under this section.
       ``(2) Assurances.--A coastal state shall ensure that 
     amounts allocated by the state under paragraph (1) are used 
     by the qualified local entity in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program, specifically furtherance of the 
     coastal management objectives specified in section 303(2).
       ``(e) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states and qualified local entities in identifying 
     and obtaining from other Federal agencies technical and 
     financial assistance in achieving the objectives set forth in 
     subsection (a).''.

     SEC. 212. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 310(b) (16 U.S.C. 1456c(b)) is amended by adding at 
     the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may conduct a program to develop and 
     apply innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technology and methodology through a cooperative program. The 
     Secretary may make extramural grants in carrying out the 
     purpose of this subsection.''.

     SEC. 213. PERFORMANCE REVIEW.

       Section 312(a) (16 U.S.C. 1458(a)) is amended by inserting 
     ``coordinated with National Estuarine Research Reserves in 
     the state'' after ``303(2)(A) through (K),''.

     SEC. 214. WALTER B. JONES AWARDS.

       Section 314 (16 U.S.C. 1460) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``shall, using sums in the Coastal Zone 
     Management Fund established under section 308'' in subsection 
     (a) and inserting ``may, using sums available under this 
     Act'';
       (2) by striking ``field.'' in subsection (a) and inserting 
     the following: ``field of coastal zone management. These 
     awards, to be known as the `Walter B. Jones Awards', may 
     include--
       ``(1) cash awards in an amount not to exceed $5,000 each;
       ``(2) research grants; and
       ``(3) public ceremonies to acknowledge such awards.'';
       (3) by striking ``shall elect annually--'' in subsection 
     (b) and inserting ``may select annually if funds are 
     available under subsection (a)--''; and
       (4) by striking subsection (e).

     SEC. 215. NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM.

       (a) Section 315(a) (16 U.S.C. 1461(a)) is amended by 
     striking ``consists of--'' and inserting ``is a network of 
     areas protected by Federal, state, and community partnerships 
     which promotes informed management of the Nation's estuarine 
     and coastal areas through interconnected programs in resource 
     stewardship, education and training, and scientific 
     understanding consisting of--''.
       (b) Section 315(b)(2)(C) (16 U.S.C. 1461(b)(2)(C)) is 
     amended by striking ``public education and interpretation; 
     and''; and inserting ``education, interpretation, training, 
     and demonstration projects; and''.
       (c) Section 315(c) (16 U.S.C. 1461(c)) is amended)
       (1) by striking ``Research'' in the subsection caption and 
     inserting ``Research, Education, and Resource Stewardship'';
       (2) by striking ``conduct of research'' and inserting 
     ``conduct of research, education, and resource stewardship'';
       (3) by striking ``coordinated research'' in paragraph (1)) 
     and inserting ``coordinated research, education, and resource 
     stewardship'';
       (4) by striking ``research'' before ``principles'' in 
     paragraph (2);
       (5) by striking ``research programs'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     programs'';
       (6) by striking ``research'' before ``methodologies'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (7) by striking ``data,'' in paragraph (3) and inserting 
     ``information,'';
       (8) by striking ``research'' before ``results'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (9) by striking ``research purposes;'' in paragraph (3) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     purposes;'';
       (10) by striking ``research efforts'' in paragraph (4) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     efforts'';
       (11) by striking ``research'' in paragraph (5) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship''; 
     and
       (12) by striking ``research'' in the last sentence.
       (d) Section 315(d) (16 U.S.C. 1461(d)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Estuarine Research.--'' in the subsection 
     caption and inserting ``Estuarine Research, Education, and 
     Resource Stewardship.--'';
       (2) by striking ``research purposes'' and inserting 
     ``research, education, and resource stewardship purposes'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
       ``(1) giving reasonable priority to research, education, 
     and stewardship activities that use the System in conducting 
     or supporting activities relating to estuaries; and'';
       (4) by striking ``research.'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     activities.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(3) establishing partnerships with other Federal and 
     state estuarine management programs to coordinate and 
     collaborate on estuarine research.''.
       (e) Section 315(e) (16 U.S.C. 1461(e)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``reserve,'' in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and 
     inserting ``reserve; and'';
       (2) by striking ``and constructing appropriate reserve 
     facilities, or'' in paragraph (a)(A)(ii) and inserting 
     ``including resource stewardship activities and constructing 
     reserve facilities; and'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1)(A)(iii);
       (4) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(B) to any coastal state or public or private person for 
     purposes of--
       ``(i) supporting research and monitoring associated with a 
     national estuarine reserve that are consistent with the 
     research guidelines developed under subsection (c); or
       ``(ii) conducting educational, interpretive, or training 
     activities for a national estuarine reserve that are 
     consistent with the education guidelines developed under 
     subsection (c).'';
       (5) by striking ``therein or $5,000,000, whichever amount 
     is less.'' in paragraph (3)(A) and inserting ``therein. Non-
     Federal costs associated with the purchase of any lands and 
     waters, or interests therein, which are incorporated into the 
     boundaries of a reserve up to 5 years after the costs are 
     incurred, may be used to match the Federal share.'';
       (6) by striking ``and (iii)'' in paragraph (3)(B);
       (7) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)'' in paragraph 
     (3)(B) and inserting ``paragraph (1)(B)'';
       (8) by striking ``entire System.'' in paragraph (3)(B) and 
     inserting ``System as a whole.''; and
       (9) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may--
       ``(A) enter into cooperative agreements, financial 
     agreements, grants, contracts, or other agreements with any 
     nonprofit organization, authorizing the organization to 
     solicit donations to carry out the purposes and policies of 
     this section, other than general administration of reserves 
     or the System and which are consistent with the purposes and 
     policies of this section; and
       ``(B) accept donations of funds and services for use in 
     carrying out the purposes and policies of this section, other 
     than general administration of reserves or the System and 
     which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this 
     section.

     Donations accepted under this section shall be considered as 
     a gift or bequest to or for the use of the United States for 
     the purpose of carrying out this section.''.
       (f) Section 315(f)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1461(f)(1)) is amended by 
     inserting ``coordination with other state programs 
     established under sections 306 and 309A,'' after 
     ``including''.

     SEC. 216. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT REPORTS.

       Section 316 (16 U.S.C. 1462) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``to the President for transmittal'' in 
     subsection (a);
       (2) by striking ``zone and an evaluation of the 
     effectiveness of financial assistance under section 308 in 
     dealing with such consequences;'' and inserting ``zone;'' in 
     the provision designated as (10) in subsection (a);
       (3) by inserting ``education,'' after the ``studies,'' in 
     the provision designated as (12) in subsection (a);
       (4) by striking ``Secretary'' in the first sentence of 
     subsection (c)(1) and inserting ``Secretary, in consultation 
     with coastal states, and with the participation of affected 
     Federal agencies.'';
       (5) by striking the second sentence of subsection (c)(1) 
     and inserting the following: ``The Secretary, in conducting 
     such a review, shall coordinate with, and obtain the views 
     of, appropriate Federal agencies.'';
       (6) by striking ``shall promptly'' in subsection (c)(2) and 
     inserting ``shall, within 4 years after the date of enactment 
     of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000,''; and
       (7) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following: ``If sufficient funds and resources are not 
     available to conduct such a review, the Secretary shall so 
     notify the Congress.''.

     SEC. 217. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 318 (16 U.S.C. 1464) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(1) for grants under sections 306, 306A, and 309--
       ``(A) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;

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       ``(C) $83,500,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $87,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $90,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(2) for grants under section 309A--
       ``(A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $29,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; of which 
     $10,000,000, or 35 percent, whichever is less, shall be for 
     purposes set forth in section 309A(a)(5);
       ``(3) for grants under section 315--
       ``(A) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(4) for grants to fund construction projects at estuarine 
     reserves designated under section 315, $12,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004; and
       ``(5) for costs associated with administering this title, 
     $6,500,000 for fiscal year 2000 and such sums as are 
     necessary for fiscal years 2001-2004.'';
       (2) by striking ``306 or 309.'' in subsection (b) and 
     inserting ``306.'';
       (3) by striking ``during the fiscal year, or during the 
     second fiscal year after the fiscal year, for which'' in 
     subsection (c) and inserting ``within 3 years from when'';
       (4) by striking ``under the section for such reverted 
     amount was originally made available.'' in subsection (c) and 
     inserting ``to states under this Act.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(d) Purchase of Otherwise Unavailable Federal Products 
     and Services.--Federal funds allocated under this title may 
     be used by grantees to purchase Federal products and services 
     not otherwise available.
       ``(e) Restriction on Use of Amounts for Program, 
     Administrative, or Overhead Costs.--Except for funds 
     appropriated under subsection (a)(5), amounts appropriated 
     under this section shall be available only for grants to 
     states and shall not be available for other program, 
     administrative, or overhead costs of the National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce.''.

     SEC. 218. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the sense of Congress that the Undersecretary for 
     Oceans and Atmosphere should re-evaluate the calculation of 
     shoreline mileage used in the distribution of funding under 
     the Coastal Zone Management Program to ensure equitable 
     treatment of all regions of the coastal zone, including the 
     Southeastern States and the Great Lakes States.
                     TITLE III--ATLANTIC FISHERIES
 Subtitle A--Reauthorization of Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act

     SEC. 301. REAUTHORIZATION OF ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS 
                   CONSERVATION ACT.

       Section 7(a) of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act 
     (16 U.S.C. 1851 note) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(a) Authorization.--For each of fiscal years 2001, 2002, 
     and 2003, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
     out this Act--
       ``(1) $1,000,000 to the Secretary of Commerce; and
       ``(2) $250,000 to the Secretary of the Interior.''.

     SEC. 302. POPULATION STUDY OF STRIPED BASS.

       (a) Study.--The Secretaries (as that term is defined in the 
     Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act), in consultation with 
     the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, shall 
     conduct a study to determine if the distribution of year 
     classes in the Atlantic striped bass population is 
     appropriate for maintaining adequate recruitment and 
     sustainable fishing opportunities. In conducting the study, 
     the Secretaries shall consider--
       (1) long-term stock assessment data and other fishery-
     dependent and independent data for Atlantic striped bass; and
       (2) the results of peer-reviewed research funded under the 
     Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, in consultation with 
     the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, shall submit 
     to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives 
     and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
     and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
     Senate the results of the study and a long-term plan to 
     ensure a balanced and healthy population structure of 
     Atlantic striped bass, including older fish. The report 
     shall include information regarding--
       (1) the structure of the Atlantic striped bass population 
     required to maintain adequate recruitment and sustainable 
     fishing opportunities; and
       (2) recommendations for measures necessary to achieve and 
     maintain the population structure described in paragraph (1).
       (c) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     to the Secretary of Commerce $250,000 to carry out this 
     section.
     Subtitle B--Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management

     SEC. 331. SHORT TITLE.

       This subtitle may be cited as the ``Atlantic Coastal 
     Fisheries Act of 2000''.

     SEC. 332. REAUTHORIZATION OF ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES 
                   COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT ACT.

       (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 811 of the 
     Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act (16 
     U.S.C. 5108) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 811. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       ``(a) In General.--To carry out this title, there are 
     authorized to be appropriated--
       ``(1) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2001;
       ``(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2002;
       ``(3) $14,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2003;
       ``(4) $16,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2004; and
       ``(5) $18,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2005;
       ``(b) Cooperative Statistics Program.--Amounts authorized 
     under subsection (a) may be used by the Secretary to support 
     the Commission's cooperative statistics program.''.
       (b) Technical Corrections.--
       (1) In general.--Such Act is amended--
       (A) in section 802(3) (16 U.S.C. 5101(3)) by striking 
     ``such resources in'' and inserting ``such resources is''; 
     and
       (B) by striking section 812 and the second section 811.
       (2) Amendments to repeal not affected.--The amendments made 
     by paragraph (1)(B) shall not affect any amendment or repeal 
     made by the sections struck by that paragraph.
       (3) Short title references.--Such Act is further amended by 
     striking ``Magnuson Fishery'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery''.
       (c) Reports.--
       (1) Annual report to the secretary.--The Secretary shall 
     require, as a condition of providing financial assistance 
     under this title, that the Commission and each State 
     receiving such assistance submit to the Secretary an annual 
     report that provides a detailed accounting of the use the 
     assistance.
       (2) Biennial reports to the congress.--The Secretary shall 
     submit biennial reports to the Committee on Resources of the 
     House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the use of 
     Federal assistance provided to the Commission and the States 
     under this title. Each biennial report shall evaluate the 
     success of such assistance in implementing this title.
                 Subtitle C--Atlantic Tunas Management

     SEC. 361. USE OF AIRCRAFT PROHIBITED.

       Section 7(a) of the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 
     (16 U.S.C. 971e(a)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``or'' after the semicolon in paragraph 
     (1);
       (2) by striking ``fish.'' in paragraph (2) and inserting 
     ``fish; or''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) for any person, other than a person holding a valid 
     Federal permit in the purse seine category--
       ``(A) to sue an aircraft to locate or otherwise assist in 
     fishing for, catching, or retaining Atlantic bluefin tuna; or
       ``(B) to catch, possess, or retain Atlantic bluefin tuna 
     located by use of an aircraft.''.
                        TITLE IV--SHARK FINNING

     SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Shark Conservation Act''.

     SEC. 402. PURPOSE.

       The purpose of this title is to eliminate shark-finning by 
     addressing the problem comprehensively at both the national 
     and international levels.

     SEC. 403. PROHIBITION ON REMOVING SHARK FIN AND DISCARDING 
                   SHARK CARCASS AT SEA.

       Section 307(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 
     and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1857(1)) is amended-
       (1) by striking ``or' after the semicolon in subparagraph 
     (N);
       (2) by striking ``section 302(j)(7)(A).'' in subparagraph 
     (O) and inserting ``section 302(j)(7)(A); or''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(P)(i) to remove any of the fins of a shark (including 
     the tail) and discard the carcass of the shark at sea;
       ``(ii) to have custody, control, or possession of any such 
     fin aboard a fishing vessel without the corresponding 
     carcass; or
       ``(iii) to land any such fin without the corresponding 
     carcass.

     ``For purposes of subparagraph (P) there is a rebuttable 
     presumption that any shark fins landed from a fishing vessel 
     or found on board a fishing vessel were taken, held, or 
     landed in violation of subparagraph (P) if the total weight 
     of shark fins landed or found on board exceeds 5 percent of 
     the total weight of shark carcasses landed or found on 
     board.''.

     SEC. 404. REGULATIONS.

       No later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall promulgate regulations 
     implementing the provisions of section 307(1)(P) of the 
     Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1857(1)(P)), as added by section 403 of this title.

     SEC. 405. INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS.

       The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Secretary of 
     State, shall--
       (1) initiate discussions as soon as possible for the 
     purpose of developing bilateral or multilateral agreements 
     with other nations for the prohibition on shark-finning;
       (2) initiate discussions as soon as possible with all 
     foreign governments which are engaged in, or which have 
     persons or companies engaged in shark-finning, for the 
     purposes of--
       (A) collecting information on the nature and extent of 
     shark-finning by such persons and the landing or 
     transshipment of shark fins through foreign ports; and

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       (B) entering into bilateral and multilateral treaties with 
     such countries to protect such species;
       (3) seek agreements calling for an international ban on 
     shark-finning and other fishing practices adversely affecting 
     these species through the United Nations, the Food and 
     Agriculture Organization's Committee on Fisheries, and 
     appropriate regional fishery management bodies;
       (4) initiate the amendment of any existing international 
     treaty for the protection and conservation of species of 
     sharks to which the United States is a party in order to make 
     such treaty consistent with the purposes and policies of this 
     section;
       (5) urge other governments involved in fishing for or 
     importation of shark or shark products to fulfill their 
     obligations to collect biological data, such as stock 
     abundance and by-catch levels, as well as trade data, on 
     shark species as called for in the 1995 Resolution on 
     Cooperation with FAO with Regard to study on the Status of 
     Sharks and By-Catch of Shark Species; and
       (6) urge other governments to prepare and submit their 
     respective National Plan of Action for the Conservation and 
     Management of Sharks of the 2001 session of the FAO Committee 
     on Fisheries, as set forth in the International Plan for 
     Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks.

     SEC. 406. REPORT TO CONGRESS

       The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the 
     Secretary of State, shall provide to Congress, by not later 
     than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and 
     every year thereafter, a report which--
       (1) includes a list that identifies nations whose vessels 
     conduct shark-finning and details the extent of the 
     international trade in shark fins, including estimates of 
     value and information on harvesting of shark fins, and 
     landings or transshipment of shark fins through foreign 
     ports;
       (2) describes the efforts taken to carry out this title, 
     and evaluates the progress of those efforts;
       (3) sets forth a plan for action to adopt international 
     measures for the conservation of sharks; and
       (4) includes recommendations for measures to ensure that 
     United States actions are consistent with national, 
     international, and regional obligations relating to shark 
     populations, including those listed under the Conservation on 
     International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and 
     Fauna.

     SEC. 407. RESEARCH.

       The Secretary of Commerce, subject to the availability of 
     appropriations authorized by section 410, shall establish a 
     research program for Pacific and Atlantic sharks to engage in 
     the following data collection and research:
       (1) The collection of data to support stock assessments of 
     shark populations subject to incidental or directed 
     harvesting by commercial vessels, giving priority to species 
     according to vulnerability of the species to fishing gear and 
     fishing mortality, and its population status.
       (2) Research to identify fishing gear and practices that 
     prevent or minimize incidental catch of sharks in commercial 
     and recreational fishing.
       (3) Research on fishing methods that will ensure maximum 
     likelihood of survival or captured sharks after release.
       (4) Research on methods for releasing sharks from fishing 
     gear that minimize risk of injury to fishing vessels 
     operators and crews.
       (5) Research on methods of maximize the utilization of, and 
     funding to develop the market for, sharks not taken in 
     violation of a fishing management plan approved under section 
     303 or of section 307(1)(P) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 
     Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1853, 1857(1)(P).
       (6) Research on the nature and extent of the harvest of 
     sharks and shark fins by foreign fleets and the international 
     trade in shark fins and other shark products.

     SEC. 408. WESTERN PACIFIC LONGLINE FISHERIES COOPERATIVE 
                   RESEARCH PROGRAM.

       The National Marine Fisheries Service, in consultation with 
     the Western Pacific Fisheries Management Council, shall 
     initiate a cooperative research program with the commercial 
     longlining industry to carry out activities consistent with 
     this title, including research described in section 407 of 
     this title. The service may initiate such shark cooperative 
     research programs upon the request of any other fishery 
     management council.

     SEC. 409. SHARK-FINNING DEFINED.

       In this Act, the term ``shark-finning'' means the taking of 
     a shark, removing the fin or fins (whether or not including 
     the tail) of a shark, and returning the remainder of the 
     shark to the sea.

     SEC. 410. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of 
     Commerce for fiscal years 2001 through 2005 such sums as are 
     necessary to carry out this title.
   TITLE V--EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER FISHERMEN'S 
                         PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967

     SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Fishermen's Protective Act 
     Amendments of 2000''.

     SEC. 502. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER 
                   FISHERMEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967.

       (a) In General.--Section 7(e) of the Fishermen's Protective 
     Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1977(e)) is amended by striking 
     ``2000'' and inserting ``2003''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--Section 7(a)(3) of the Fishermen's 
     Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1977(a)(3)) is amended by 
     striking ``Secretary of the Interior'' and inserting 
     ``Secretary of Commerce''.
                      TITLE VI--YUKON RIVER SALMON

     SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Yukon River Salmon Act of 
     2000''.

     SEC. 602. YUKON RIVER SALMON PANEL.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--There shall be a Yukon River Salmon Panel 
     (in this title referred to as the ``Panel'').
       (2) Functions.--The Panel shall--
       (A) advise the Secretary of State regarding the negotiation 
     of any international agreement with Canada relating to the 
     management of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon River 
     in Canada;
       (B) advise the Secretary of the Interior regarding 
     restoration and enhancement of such salmon stocks; and
       (C) perform other functions relating to conservation and 
     management of such salmon stocks as authorized by this title 
     or any other law.
       (3) Designation as united states representatives on 
     bilateral body.--The Secretary of State may designate the 
     members of the Panel to be the United States representatives 
     on any successor to the panel established by the interim 
     agreement for the conservation of salmon stocks originating 
     from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to through an exchange 
     of notes between the Government of the United States and the 
     Government of Canada on February 3, 1995, if authorized by 
     any agreement establishing such successor.
       (b) Membership.--
       (1) In general.--The Panel shall be comprised of six 
     members, as follows:
       (A) One member who is an official of the United States 
     Government with expertise in salmon conservation and 
     management, who shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.
       (B) One member who is an official of the State of Alaska 
     with expertise in salmon conservation and management, who 
     shall be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.
       (C) Four members who are knowledgeable and experienced with 
     regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River, who shall 
     be appointed by the Secretary of State.
       (2) Appointees from alaska.--
       (A) The Secretary of State shall appoint the members under 
     paragraph (1)(C) from a list of at least three individuals 
     nominated for each position by the Governor of Alaska.
       (B) In making the nominations, the Governor of Alaska may 
     consider suggestions for nominations provided by 
     organizations with expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries.
       (C) The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate nominations 
     to allow for appointment of, and the Secretary of State shall 
     appoint, under paragraph (1)(C)--
       (i) at least one member who is qualified to represent the 
     interests of Lower Yukon River fishing districts; and
       (ii) at least one member who is qualified to represent the 
     interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts.
       (D) At least one of the members appointed under paragraph 
     (1)(C) shall be an Alaska Native.
       (3) Alternates.--
       (A) The Secretary of State may designate an alternate Panel 
     member for each Panel member the Secretary appoints under 
     paragraphs (1)(A) and (C), who meets the same qualifications, 
     to serve in the absence of the Panel member.
       (B) The Governor of the State of Alaska may designate an 
     alternative Panel member for the Panel member appointed under 
     paragraph (1)(B), who meets the same qualifications, to serve 
     in the absence of that Panel member.
       (c) Term Length.--Panel members and alternate Panel members 
     shall serve four-year terms. Any individual appointed to fill 
     a vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall 
     be appointed for the remainder of that term.
       (d) Reappointment.--Panel members and alternate Panel 
     members shall be eligible for reappointment.
       (e) Decisions.--Decisions of the Panel shall be made by the 
     consensus of the Panel members appointed under subparagraphs 
     (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(1).
       (f) Consultation.--In carrying out their functions, Panel 
     members may consult with such other interested parties as 
     they consider appropriate.

     SEC. 603. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

       (a) Appointments.--The Governor of Alaska may establish and 
     appoint an advisory committee (in this title referred to as 
     the ``advisory committee'') of not less than eight, but not 
     more than 12, individuals who are knowledgeable and 
     experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the 
     Yukon River. At least two of the advisory committee 
     members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of the advisory 
     committee may attend all meetings of the Panel, and shall 
     be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any 
     matter under consideration by the Panel.
       (b) Compensation.--The members of such advisory committee 
     shall receive no compensation for their services.
       (c) Term Length.--Members of such advisory committee shall 
     serve two-year terms. Any individual appointed to fill a 
     vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall be 
     appointed for the remainder of that term.

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       (d) Reappointment.--Members of such advisory committee 
     shall be eligible for reappointment.

     SEC. 604. EXEMPTION.

       The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall 
     not apply to the Panel or to the advisory committee.

     SEC. 605. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY.

       (a) Responsible Management Entity.--The State of Alaska 
     Department of Fish and Game shall be the responsible 
     management entity for the United States for the purposes of 
     any agreement with Canada regarding management of salmon 
     stocks originating from the Yukon River in Canada.
       (b) Effect of Designation.--The designation under 
     subsection (a) shall not be considered to expand, diminish, 
     or otherwise change the management authority of the State of 
     Alaska or the Federal Government with respect to fishery 
     resources.
       (c) Recommendations of Panel.--In addition to 
     recommendations made by the Panel to the responsible 
     management entities in accordance with any agreement with 
     Canada regarding management of salmon stocks originating from 
     the Yukon River in Canada, the Panel may make recommendations 
     concerning the conservation and management of salmon 
     originating in the Yukon River to the Department of the 
     Interior, the Department of Commerce, the Department of 
     State, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and 
     other Federal or State entities as appropriate. 
     Recommendations by the Panel shall be advisory in nature.

     SEC. 606. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.

       (a) Compensation.--Panel members and alternate Panel 
     members who are not State or Federal employees shall receive 
     compensation at the daily rate of GS-15 of the General 
     Schedule when engaged in the actual performance of duties.
       (b) Travel and Other Necessary Expenses.--Travel and other 
     necessary expenses shall be paid by the Secretary of the 
     Interior for all Panel members, alternate Panel members, and 
     members of the advisory committee when such members are 
     engaged in the actual performance of duties for the Panel or 
     advisory committee.
       (c) Treatment as Federal Employees.--Except for officials 
     of the United States Government, all Panel members, alternate 
     Panel members, and members of the advisory committee shall 
     not be considered to be Federal employees while engaged in 
     the actual performance of duties, except for the purposes of 
     injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided in 
     chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 71 of 
     title 28, United States Code.

     SEC. 607. YUKON RIVER SALMON STOCK RESTORATION AND 
                   ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, may carry out 
     projects to restore or enhance salmon stocks originating from 
     the Yukon River in Canada and the United States.
       (b) Cooperation With Canada.--If there is in effect an 
     agreement between the Government of the United States and the 
     Government of Canada for the conservation of salmon stocks 
     originating from the Yukon River in Canada that includes 
     provisions governing projects authorized under this section, 
     then--
       (1) projects under this section shall be carried out in 
     accordance with that agreement; and
       (2) amounts available for projects under this section--
       (A) shall be expended in accordance with the agreement; and
       (B) may be deposited in any joint account established by 
     the agreement to fund such projects.

     SEC. 608. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of 
     the Interior to carry out this title $4,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, of which--
       (1) such sums as are necessary shall be available each 
     fiscal year for travel expenses of Panel members, alternate 
     Panel members, United States members of the Joint Technical 
     Committee established by paragraph C.2 of the memorandum of 
     understanding concerning the Pacific Salmon Treaty between 
     the Government of the United States and the Government of 
     Canada (recorded January 28, 1985), and members of the 
     advisory committee, in accordance with Federal Travel 
     Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, 
     and 5731 of title 5, United States Code;
       (2) such sums as are necessary shall be available for the 
     United States share of expenses incurred by the Joint 
     Technical Committee and any panel established by any 
     agreement between the Government of the United States and the 
     Government of Canada for restoration and enhancement of 
     salmon originating in Canada;
       (3) up to $3,000,000 shall be available each fiscal year 
     for activities by the Department of the Interior and the 
     Department of Commerce for survey, restoration, and 
     enhancement activities related to salmon stocks originating 
     from the Yukon River in Canada, of which up to $1,200,000 
     shall be available each fiscal year for Yukon River salmon 
     stock restoration and enhancement projects under section 
     507(b); and
       (4) $600,000 shall be available each fiscal year for 
     cooperative salmon research and management projects in the 
     portion of the Yukon River drainage located in the United 
     States that are recommended by the Panel.
               TITLE VII--FISHERY INFORMATION ACQUISITION

     SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Fisheries Survey Vessel 
     Authorization Act of 2000''.

     SEC. 702. ACQUISITION OF FISHERY SURVEY VESSELS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Commerce, subject to the 
     availability of appropriations, may in accordance with this 
     section acquire, by purchase, lease, lease-purchase, or 
     charter, and equip up to six fishery survey vessels in 
     accordance with this section.
       (b) Vessel Requirements.--Any vessel acquired and equipped 
     under this section must--
       (1) be capable of--
       (A) staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days;
       (B) conducting fishery population surveys using 
     hydroacoustic, longlining, deep water, and pelagic trawls, 
     and other necessary survey techniques; and
       (C) conducting other work necessary to provide fishery 
     managers with the accurate and timely data needed to prepare 
     and implement fishery management plans; and
       (2) have a hull that meets the International Council for 
     Exploration of the Sea standard regarding acoustic quietness.
       (c) Fisheries Research Vessel Procurement.--Notwithstanding 
     section 644 of title 15, United States Code, and section 
     19.502-2 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations, the 
     Secretary of Commerce shall seek to procure Fisheries 
     Research Vessels through full and open competition from 
     responsible United States shipbuilding companies irrespective 
     of size.
       (d) Authorization.--To carry out this section there are 
     authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce 
     $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002, 2003, and 2004.
                  TITLE VIII--CORAL REEF CONSERVATION

     SEC. 801. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Coral Reef Conservation Act 
     of 2000''.

     SEC. 802. PURPOSES.

       The purposes of this Act are:
       (1) to preserve, sustain, and restore the condition of 
     coral reef ecosystems;
       (2) to promote the wise management and sustainable use of 
     coral reef ecosystems to benefit local communities and the 
     Nation;
       (3) to develop sound scientific information on the 
     condition of coral reef ecosystems and the threats to such 
     ecosystems;
       (4) to assist in the preservation of coral reefs by 
     supporting conservation programs, including projects that 
     involve affected local communities and nongovernmental 
     organizations;
       (5) to provide financial resources for those programs and 
     projects; and
       (6) to establish a formal mechanism for collecting and 
     allocating monetary donations from the private sector to be 
     used for coral reef conservation projects.

     SEC. 803. NATIONAL CORAL REEF ACTION STRATEGY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and to the Committee on Resources of the House of 
     Representatives and publish in the Federal Register a 
     national coral reef action strategy, consistent with the 
     purposes of this Act. The Administrator shall periodically 
     review and revise the strategy as necessary. In developing 
     this national strategy, the Secretary may consult with the 
     Coral Reef Task Force established under Executive Order 
     13089 (June 11, 1998).
       (b) Goals and Objectives.--The action strategy shall 
     include a statement of goals and objectives as well as an 
     implementation plan, including a description of the funds 
     obligated each fiscal year to advance coral reef 
     conservation. The action strategy and implementation plan 
     shall include discussion of--
       (1) coastal uses and management;
       (2) water and air quality;
       (3) mapping and information management;
       (4) research, monitoring, and assessment;
       (5) international and regional issues;
       (6) outreach and education;
       (7) local strategies developed by the States or Federal 
     agencies, including regional fishery management councils; and
       (8) conservation, including how the use of marine protected 
     areas to serve as replenishment zones will be developed 
     consistent with local practices and traditions.

     SEC. 804. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION PROGRAM.

       (a) Grants.--The Secretary, through the Administrator and 
     subject to the availability of funds, shall provide grants of 
     financial assistance for projects for the conservation of 
     coral reefs, hereafter called coral conservation projects, 
     for proposals approved by the Administrator in accordance 
     with this section.
       (b) Matching Requirements.--
       (1) 50 percent.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
     Federal funds for any coral conservation project under this 
     section may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of such 
     project. For purposes of this paragraph, the non-Federal 
     share of project costs may be provided by in-kind 
     contributions and other noncash support.
       (2) Waiver.--The Administrator may waive all or part of the 
     matching requirement under paragraph (1) if the Administrator 
     determines that no reasonable means are available through 
     which applicant can meet the matching requirement and the 
     probable benefit of such project outweighs the public 
     interest in such matching requirement.

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       (c) Eligibility.--Any natural resource management authority 
     of a State or other government authority with jurisdiction 
     over coral reefs or whose activities directly or indirectly 
     affect coral reefs, or coral reef ecosystems, or educational 
     or non-governmental institutions with demonstrated expertise 
     in the conservation of coral reefs, may submit to the 
     Administrator a coral conservation proposal under subsection 
     (e) of this section.
       (d) Geographic and Biological Diversity.--The Administrator 
     shall ensure that funding for grants awarded under subsection 
     (b) of this section during a fiscal year are distributed in 
     the following manner--
       (1) no less than 40 percent of funds available shall be 
     awarded for coral conservation projects in the Pacific Ocean 
     within the maritime areas and zones subject to the 
     jurisdiction or control of the United States;
       (2) no less than 40 percent of the funds available shall be 
     awarded for coral conservation projects in the Atlantic 
     Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea within the 
     maritime areas and zones subject to the jurisdiction or 
     control of the United States; and
       (3) remaining funds shall be awarded for projects that 
     address emerging priorities or threats, including 
     international priorities or threats, identified by the 
     Administrator. When identifying emerging threats or 
     priorities, the Administrator may consult with the Coral Reef 
     Task Force.
       (e) Project Proposals.--Each proposal for a grant under 
     this section shall include the following:
       (1) The name of the individual or entity responsible for 
     conducting the project.
       (2) A description of the qualifications of the individuals 
     who will conduct the project.
       (3) A succinct statement of the purposes of the project.
       (4) An estimate of the funds and time required to complete 
     the project.
       (5) Evidence of support for the project by project by 
     appropriate representatives of States or other government 
     jurisdictions in which the project will be conducted.
       (6) Information regarding the source and amount of matching 
     funding available to the applicant.
       (7) A description of how the project meets one or more of 
     the criteria in subsection (g) of this section.
       (8) Any other information the Administrator considers to be 
     necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for 
     funding under this Act.
       (f) Project Review and Approval.--
       (1) In general.--The Administrator shall review each coral 
     conservation project proposed to determine if it meets the 
     criteria set forth in subsection (g).
       (2) Review; approval or disapproval.--Not later than 6 
     months after receiving a project proposal under this section, 
     the Administrator shall--
       (A) request and consider written comments on the proposal 
     from each Federal agency, State government, or other 
     government jurisdiction, including the relevant regional 
     fishery management councils established under the Magnuson-
     Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1801 et seq.), or any National Marine Sanctuary, with 
     jurisdiction or management authority over coral reef 
     ecosystems in the area where the project is to be conducted, 
     including the extent to which the project is consistent with 
     locally-established priorities;
       (B) provide for the merit-based peer review of the proposal 
     and require standardized documentation of that peer review;
       (C) after considering any written comments and 
     recommendations based on the reviews under subparagraphs (A) 
     and (B), approve or disapprove the proposal; and
       (D) provide written notification of that approval or 
     disapproval to the person who submitted the proposal, and 
     each of those States and other government jurisdictions that 
     provided comments under subparagraph (A).
       (g) Criteria for Approval.--The Administrator may not 
     approve a project proposal under this section unless the 
     project is consistent with the coral reef action strategy 
     under section 3 and will enhance the conservation of coral 
     reefs by--
       (1) implementing coral conservation programs which promote 
     sustainable development and ensure effective, long-term 
     conservation of coral reefs;
       (2) addressing the conflicts arising from the use of 
     environments near coral reefs or from the use of corals, 
     species associated with coral reefs, and coral products;
       (3) enhancing compliance with laws that prohibit or 
     regulate the taking of coral products or species associated 
     with coral reefs or regulate the use and management or coral 
     reef ecosystems;
       (4) developing sound scientific information on the 
     condition of coral reef ecosystems or the threats to such 
     ecosystems, including factors that cause coral disease;
       (5) promoting and assisting to implement cooperative coral 
     reef conservation projects that involve affected local 
     communities, non-governmental organizations, or others in the 
     private sector;
       (6) increasing public knowledge and awareness of coral reef 
     ecosystems and issues regarding their long term conservation;
       (7) mapping the location and distribution of coral reefs;
       (8) developing and implementing techniques to monitor and 
     assess the status and condition of coral reefs;
       (9) developing and implementing cost-effective methods to 
     restore degraded coral reef ecosystems; or
       (10) promoting ecologically sound navigation and anchorages 
     near coral reefs.
       (h) Project Reporting.--Each grantee under this section 
     shall provide periodic reports as required by the 
     Administrator. Each report shall include all information 
     required by the Administrator for evaluating the progress and 
     success of the project.
       (i) Coral Reef Task Force.--The Administrator may consult 
     with the Coral Reef Task Force to obtain guidance in 
     establishing coral conservation project priorities under 
     this section
       (j) Implementation Guidelines.--Within 180 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall 
     promulgate necessary guidelines for implementing this 
     section. In developing those guidelines, the Administrator 
     shall consult with State, regional, and local entities 
     involved in setting priorities for conservation of coral 
     reefs and provide for appropriate public notice and 
     opportunity for comment.

     SEC. 805. CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND.

       (a) Fund.--The Administrator may enter into an agreement 
     with a non-profit organization that promotes coral reef 
     conservation authorizing such organization to receive, hold, 
     and administer funds received pursuant to this section. The 
     organization shall invest, reinvest, and otherwise administer 
     the funds and maintain such funds and any interest or 
     revenues earned in a separate interest bearing account, 
     hereafter referred to as the Fund, established by such 
     organization solely to support partnerships between the 
     public and private sectors that further the purposes of this 
     Act and are consistent with the national coral reef action 
     strategy under section 3.
       (b) Authorization to Solicit Donations.--Pursuant to an 
     agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section, 
     an organization may accept, receive, solicit, hold, 
     administer, and use any gift to further the purposes of this 
     Act. Any monies received as a gift shall be deposited and 
     maintained in the Fund established by the organization under 
     subsection (a).
       (c) Review of Performance.--The Administrator shall conduct 
     a continuing review of the grant program administered by an 
     organization under this section. Each review shall include a 
     written assessment concerning the extent to which that 
     organization has implemented the goals and requirements of 
     this section and the national coral reef action strategy 
     under section 3.
       (d) Administration.--Under an agreement entered into 
     pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator 
     may transfer funds appropriated to carry out this Act to an 
     organization. Amounts received by an organization under this 
     subsection may be used for matching, in whole or in part, 
     contributions (whether in money, services, or property) made 
     to the organization by private persons and State and local 
     government agencies.

     SEC. 806. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.

       The Administrator may make grants to any State, local, or 
     territorial government agency with jurisdiction over coral 
     reefs for emergencies to address unforeseen or disaster-
     related circumstance pertaining to coral reefs or coral reef 
     ecosystems.

     SEC. 807. NATIONAL PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations, the Secretary may conduct activities to 
     conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems, that are 
     consistent with this Act, the National Marine Sanctuaries 
     Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Magnuson-
     Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the 
     Endangered Species Act, and the Marine Mammal Act.
       (b) Authorized Activities.--Activities authorized under 
     subsection (a) include--
       (1) mapping, monitoring, assessment, restoration, and 
     scientific research that benefit the understanding, 
     sustainable use, and long-term conservation of coral reefs 
     and coral reef ecosystems;
       (2) enhancing public awareness, education, understanding, 
     and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems;
       (3) providing assistance to States in removing abandoned 
     fishing gear, marine debris, and abandoned vessels from coral 
     reefs to conserve living marine resources; and
       (4) cooperative conservation and management of coral reefs 
     and coral reef ecosystems with local, regional, or 
     international programs and partners.

     SEC. 808. EFFECTIVENESS REPORTS.

       (a) Grant Program.--Not later than 3 years after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
     Senate and Committee on Resources of the House of 
     Representatives a report that documents the effectiveness of 
     the grant program under section 4 in meeting the purposes of 
     this Act. The report shall include a State-by-State summary 
     of Federal and non-Federal contributions toward the costs of 
     each project.
       (b) National Program.--Not later than 2 years after the 
     date on which the Administrator publishes the national coral 
     reef strategy under section 3 and every 2 years thereafter, 
     the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Resources of the House of Representatives a report 
     describing all activities undertaken to implement that 
     strategy, under section 3, including a description of the 
     funds obligated each fiscal year to advance coral reef 
     conservation.

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     SEC. 809. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to 
     the Secretary to carry out this Act $16,000,000 for each of 
     fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, which may remain 
     available until expended.
       (b) Administration.--Of the amounts appropriated under 
     subsection (a), not more than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 10 
     percent of the amounts appropriated, may be used for program 
     administration or for overhead costs incurred by the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Department of 
     Commerce and assessed as an administrative charge.
       (c) Coral Reef Conservation Program.--From the amounts 
     appropriated under subsection (a), there shall be made 
     available to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal 
     years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for coral reef conservation 
     activities under section 4.
       (d) National Coral Reef Activities.--From the amounts 
     appropriated under section (a), there shall be made available 
     to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001, 
     2002, 2003, and 2004 for activities under section 7.

     SEC. 810. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the 
     Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration.
       (2) Conservation.--The term ``conservation'' means the use 
     of methods and procedures necessary to preserve or sustain 
     corals and associated species as diverse, viable, and self-
     perpetuating coral reef ecosystems, including all activities 
     associated with resource management, such as assessment, 
     conservation, protection, restoration, sustainable use, and 
     management of habitat; mapping; habitat monitoring; 
     assistance in the development of management strategies for 
     marine protected areas and marine resources consistent with 
     the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) 
     and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); law enforcement; conflict 
     resolution initiatives; community outreach and education; and 
     that promote safe and ecologically sound navigation.
       (3) Coral.--The term ``coral'' means species of the phylum 
     Cnidaria, including--
       (A) all species of the orders Antipatharia (black corals), 
     Scleractina (stony corals), Gorgonacea (horny corals), 
     Stolonifera (organpipe corals and others), Alcyanacea (soft 
     corals), and Coenothecalia (blue coral), of the class 
     Anthozoa; and
       (B) all species of the order Hydrocorallina (fire corals 
     and hydrocorals) of the class Hydrozoa.
       (4) Coral reef.--The term ``coral reef'' means any reefs or 
     shoals composed primarily of corals.
       (5) Coral reef ecosystem.--The term ``coral reef 
     ecosystem'' means coral and other species of reef organisms 
     (including reef plants) associated with coral reefs, and the 
     non-living environmental factors that directly affect coral 
     reefs, that together function as an ecological unit in 
     nature.
       (6) Coral products.--The term ``coral products'' means any 
     living or dead specimens, parts, or derivatives, or any 
     product containing specimens, parts, or derivatives, of any 
     species referred to in paragraph (3).
       (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of Commerce.
       (8) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the 
     United States that contains a coral reef ecosystem within its 
     seaward boundaries, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern 
     Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
     and any other territory or possession of the United States, 
     or separate sovereign in free association with the United 
     States, that contains a coral reef ecosystem within its 
     seaward boundaries.
                        TITLE IX--MISCELLANEOUS

     SEC. 901. TREATMENT OF VESSEL AS AN ELIGIBLE VESSEL.

       Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 
     208(a) of the American Fisheries Act (title II of division C 
     of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental 
     Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-
     624)), the catcher vessel (HAZEL LORRAINE (United States 
     Official Number 592211) and the catcher vessel PROVIDIAN 
     (United States Official Number 1062183) shall be considered 
     to be vessels that are eligible to harvest the directed 
     fishing allowance under section 206(b)(1) of that Act 
     pursuant to a Federal fishing permit in the same manner as, 
     and subject to the same requirements and limitations on that 
     harvesting as apply to harvest that directed fishing 
     allowance under section 208(a) of that Act.

     SEC. 902. STATUS OF CERTAIN COMMISSIONERS AS FEDERAL 
                   EMPLOYEES.

       (a) Great Lakes Fishery Commission.--Section 3(a)(1) of the 
     Great Lakes Fishery Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 932(a)(1)) is 
     amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: 
     ``An individual serving as a Commissioner shall not be 
     considered to be a Federal employee while performing service 
     as a Commissioner, except for purposes of injury compensation 
     or tort claims liabillity as provided in chapter 81, of title 
     5, United States Code, and chapter 171 of title 28, United 
     States Code.''.
       (b) International Commission for the Scientific 
     Investigation of Tunas; Inter-American Tropical Tuna 
     Commisson.--Section 3 of the Tuna Conventions Act of 1950 (16 
     U.S.C. 952) is amended by inserting after the first sentence 
     the following: ``An individual serving as a Commissioner 
     shall not be considered to be a Federal employee while 
     performing service as a Commissioner, except for purpose of 
     injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided in 
     chapter 81, of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 171 
     of title 28, United States Code.''.
       (c) International Commission for the Conservation of 
     Atlantic Tunas.--Section 3(a)(1) of the Atlantic Tunas 
     Convention Act of 1975 (16 U.S.C. 971a(a)(1) is amended by 
     inserting after ``Government.'' the following: ``An 
     individual serving as a Commissioner shall not be considered 
     to be a Federal employee while performing service as a 
     Commissioner, except for purposes of injury compensation or 
     tort claims liability as provided in chapter 81, of title 5, 
     United States Code, and chapter 171 of title 28, United 
     States Code.''.
       (d) North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission.--Section 
     804(a) of the North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992 (16 
     U.S.C. 5003(a)) is amended by inserting after the first 
     sentence the following: ``An individual serving as a 
     Commissioner shall not be considered to be a Federal employee 
     while performing service as a Commissioner, except for 
     purposes of injury compensation or tort claims liability as 
     provided in chapter 81, of title 5, United States Code, and 
     chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.''.

     SEC. 903. WESTERN PACIFIC PROJECT GRANTS.

       Section 111(b)(1) of the Sustainable Fisheries Act (16 
     U.S.C. 1855 nt) is amended by striking the last sentence and 
     inserting ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
     out this subsection $500,000 for each fiscal year.''.

     SEC. 904. EXTENSION OF DUNGENESS CRAB FISHERY MANAGEMENT 
                   AUTHORITY.

       Section 203(i) of the Act entitled ``An Act To approve a 
     governing international fishery agreement between the United 
     States and the Republic of Poland, and for other purposes'' 
     (112 Stat. 3453; 16 U.S.C. 1856 nt.) is amended by striking 
     ``2001.'' and inserting ``2004.''.
                TITLE X--MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE ASSISTANCE

     SEC. 1001. JOHN H. PRESCOTT MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE ASSISTANCE 
                   GRANT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Title IV of the Marine Mammal Protection 
     Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1371 et seq.) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating sections 408 and 409 as sections 409 
     and 410, respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after section 407 the following:

     ``SEC. 408. JOHN H. PRESCOTT MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE ASSISTANCE 
                   GRANT PROGRAM.

       ``(a) In General.--
       ``(1) Grants.--Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations, the Secretary shall conduct a grant program 
     to be known as the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue 
     Assistance Grant Program, to provide grants to eligible 
     stranded network participants for the recovery or treatment 
     of marine mammals, the collection of data from living or dead 
     stranded marine mammals for scientific research regarding 
     marine mammal health, and facility operation costs that are 
     directly related to those purposes.
       ``(2) Distribution among stranding regions.--
       ``(A) Equitable distribution.--The Secretary shall ensure 
     that, to the greatest extent practicable, funds provided as 
     grants under this subsection are distributed equitably among 
     the designated stranding regions.
       ``(B) Priorities.--In determining priorities among such 
     regions, the Secretary may consider--
       ``(i) any episodic stranding or any mortality event other 
     than an event described in section 410(6), that occurred in 
     any region in the preceding year; and
       ``(ii) data regarding average annual strandings and 
     mortality events per region.
       ``(b) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, 
     a stranding network participant shall submit an application 
     in such form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe.
       ``(c) Advisory Group.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
     Marine Mammal Commission, shall establish an advisory group 
     in accordance with this subsection to advise the Secretary 
     regarding the implementation of this section, including the 
     award of grants under this section.
       ``(2) Membership.--The advisory group shall consist of a 
     representative from each of the designated stranding regions 
     and other individuals who represent public and private 
     organizations that are actively involved in rescue, 
     rehabilitation, release, scientific research, marine 
     conservation, and forensic science regarding stranded marine 
     mammals.
       ``(3) Public participation.--
       ``(A) Meetings.--The advisory group shall--
       ``(i) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is 
     open to the public; and
       ``(ii) provide, at each meeting of the advisory group, an 
     opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written 
     statements concerning items on the agenda for the meeting.
       ``(B) Notice.--The Secretary shall provide to the public 
     timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.
       ``(C) Minutes.--The Secretary shall keep and make available 
     to the public minutes of each meeting of the advisory group.

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       ``(4) Exemption.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
     U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the establishment and 
     activities of an advisory group in accordance with this 
     subsection.
       ``(d) Limitation.--The amount of a grant under this section 
     shall not exceed $100,000.
       ``(e) Matching Requirement.--
       ``(1) In general.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an 
     activity conducted with a grant under this section shall be 
     25 percent of such costs.
       ``(2) In-kind contributions.--The Secretary may apply to 
     the non-Federal share of an activity conducted with a grant 
     under this section the amount of funds, and the fair market 
     value of property and services, provided by non-Federal 
     sources and used for the activity.
       ``(f) Administrative Expenses.--Of amounts available each 
     fiscal year to carry out this section, the Secretary may 
     expend not more than 6 percent to pay the administrative 
     expenses necessary to carry out this section.
       ``(g) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Designated stranding region.--the term `designated 
     stranding region' means a geographic region designated by the 
     Secretary for purposes of administration of this title.
       ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' has the meaning 
     given that term in section 3(12)(A).
       ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are 
     authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out 
     this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 
     2003, to remain available until expended.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3(12)(B) of the Marine 
     Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1362(12)(B)) is 
     amended by inserting ``(other than section 408)'' after 
     ``title IV''.
       (e) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in the first 
     section of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 
     1027) is amended by striking the items relating to sections 
     408 and 409 and inserting the following:
``Sec. 408. John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue assistance Grant 
              Program.
``Sec. 409. Authorization of appropriations.
``Sec. 410. Definitions.''.

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